Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

Things We Said Today #199 -- Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl reissue reviewed!

The TWST crew goes inside the new Beatles "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" album previewing what you'll hear, how it's different from the '77 release, and gives the definitive word on just how good it is. Be sure and write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio and you can stream us on our very own YouTube page.) 

 

Things We Said Today #196 - The 50th anniversary of 'Revolver'

This week, Ken, Allan, Al and Steve talk about the Beatles "Revolver," its 50th anniversary and, of course, the music. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.)

Things We Said Today #195 - Tom Frangione, Shea and Hollywood Bowl news

This week, we have a full house plus as Tom Frangione joins Allan, Al, Ken and Steve as we take apart the news that the Shea Stadium Beatles footage will be in theaters with the Ron Howard "Eight Days a Week" movie and also look further into the news of the Beatles Hollywood Bowl release. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab. Or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.)

Things We Said Today #194 - Kit O'Toole, Hollywood Bowl LP, more Beatles LOVE

Kit O'Toole, author of "Songs We Were Singing," a in-depth study of Beatles songs, joins Steve, Ken and Al (Allan is away) to talk about how John and Yoko used advertising practices in selling peace. We also discuss the announcement of the new Beatles Hollywood Bowl album, and talk more on the Beatles LOVE 10th anniversary in Las Vegas. 

Things We Said Today #193 - LOVE 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas, Paul's Fenway Park concert

On this week's show, Allan and Steve talk about the events at the 10th anniversary festivities for the Beatles' LOVE show at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on July 14, and Ken talks about seeing Paul McCartney in Boston at Fenway Park on July 16. 

Things We Said Today #192 - Pure Pop Radio's Alan Haber

Alan Haber, the man behind the station Pure Pop Radio (one of the affiliates of Things We Said Today) talks about his unique station and the music it features. 

Things We Said Today #191 - Chuck Gunderson interview, passing of Scotty Moore

This week, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve are joined by author Chuck Gunderson ("Some Fun Tonight!"), who discusses the Beatles' American tour of 1966 and how things had changed from 1964 and 1965 for them. Also on the docket is the passing of Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore and how Moore and Elvis Presley's work influenced the Beatles. Send us your thoughts on this show at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com  We'd love to hear from you. And you can find the show on podbean, YouTube and iTunes. 

Things We Said Today #190 - Paul's aging voice; the Beatles' inner circle and more

This week, Al, Steve, Allan and Ken tackle several subjects including the debate on whether age has done too much damage to Paul McCartney's voice. And we remember the Beatles' inner circle. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, or visit our pages on Facebook. And remember that besides iTunes and podbean, you can stream our show on YouTube. 

Things We Said Today #186 - Wings Over America anniversary, McCartney Mastertapes interview

Ken, Steve, Al and Allan discuss the Wings Over America tour, which marked its 40th anniversary this year. Also on the docket for discussion in this episode: the Paul McCartney Mastertapes interview on the BBC and what Paul really said in it. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And thanks for listening.

Things We Said Today #183 - Gary Jacob of Abbey Road on the River

This week, Steve, Allan, Al and Ken welcome Gary Jacob, organizer and producer of the Abbey Road on the River Beatles festival making his first appearance on "Things We Said Today." Gary talks about the history of the event and gives some great behind-the-scenes insight into how it works. And with this week's show, we're adding a new affiliate WCPR. (Their website is http://www.wcpr1.com). On WCPR, you can hear the show for the first time at 9 p.m. ET Thursdays, then repeating 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays, live on iTunes and on demand beginning on Saturdays. We're also on Fab4Radio.com and PurePopRadio.com. 

Things We Said Today #180 - "Pure McCartney"?

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve discuss the forthcoming release of "Pure McCartney" and how stands against the rest of Paul McCartney's catalog. (Photo courtesy Hear Music.)

Things We Said Today #179 - Bruce Spizer on the Beatles albums for Capitol Records

Our guest this week is renowned Beatles author Bruce Spizer who talks about the Beatles' history on Capitol Records. Bruce has just published a digital version of "The Beatles Story on Capitol Records, Part 2: The Albums." It's available through his website www.beatle.net. Bruce will also be a guest at the upcoming NY Metro Fest for Beatles Fans. 

Things We Said Today #178 - Mark Lapidos of the Fest for Beatles Fans returns to TWST!

On this week's show, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve talk with Fest for Beatles Fans founder Mark Lapidos, who discusses the upcoming Fest April 15-17 at the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, New York, tells a few stories you may not have heard about past Fests and how John Lennon inspired him to do them. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or on our pages on Facebook. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #177 -- Recent news; Surprise Question Game

There are two parts to this week's show. In the first, Steve, Allan, Ken and Al discuss recent news events, including Paul's reported attempt to get back some of his copyrights. In part 2, we play "Surprise Questions", as three of us spring a question about the Beatles the others don't know in advance. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or on our pages on Facebook. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #176 - Billy J. Kramer

This week's special guest is Billy J. Kramer, who talks about his forthcoming autobiography, his relationship with the Beatles in the '60s, working with manager Brian Epstein, and much much more in a packed hourlong discussion with Ken, Allan, Al and Steve. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #174 - Fantasy show, part 2 -- Who should Paul McCartney work with?

 

We pick up where we left off in Things We Said Today #173 (which you can listen to before you listen to this show) as Al, Allan, Ken and Steve exchange ideas on who they would like to see Paul McCartney, the only Beatle we didn't discuss on the previous show, work with. Got an idea of your own or a comment on our show? Send it to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. As always, you can always find this show on iTunes and YouTube. (On YouTube, search "Things We Said Today Beatles Radio"). Have a great Things We Said Today day! 

Things We Said Today #172 - What's in the future for the Beatles?

This week, Steve, Ken, Al and Allan examine what's in the future for the Beatles -- how the Beatles will be regarded in years to come and what possible things can we expect to be done with their music? Want to join in the discussion? Send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And don't forget you can also hear this show anytime on Podbean and iTunes. 

 

Things We Said Today #170 - Paul McCartney's "Choba B CCCP" vs "Run Devil Run"

This week, your "Things We Said Today" co-hosts Steve, Allan, Ken and Al compare Paul McCartney's two "back to the roots" albums: "Choba B CCCP (The Russian Album)" and "Run Devil Run." Which one is better? We'd love to hear your choice. Be sure to send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #168 - Black artists' influence on the Beatles

This week, Ken, Alan, Al and Steve discuss how Beatles music was influenced by black musicians like Fats Domino and Chuck Berry. We'd love to hear your comments. Please email them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or you can post them on our YouTube page. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #166 - "Gone Troppo," The Beatles and Elvis, Robert Stigwood

On this week's very full show, Alan, Ken, Al and Steve compare the careers of the Beatles and Elvis Presley, review George Harrison's album "Gone Troppo" and discuss the news of the death of Robert Stigwood and his connection with the Beatles. We'd love to hear your comments. Email thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com.